Ground Cherries Nutrition Facts,Health Benefits of Ground Cherries

The ground cherry is also known as a cape gooseberry, physalis or poha. It is a small orange fruit inside a paper lantern. If the fruit is green, wait until it turns orange before eating.

It is very low in calories, just 53 calories per serving (100g or 3.5oz). It's also very low in fat and contains no cholesterol, so its' perfect as part of a weight loss diet and as a healthy snack.

The ground cherry provides a good source of Niacin (vitamin B3) and
vitamins A and C. Not only is vitamin A good for our eyesight, but is
believed to inhibit cancer and lower cholesterol. Vitamin C protects us
against cold and flu and is thought to lower our blood pressure and
protect us against Parkinson's disease. Niacin or vitamin B3, is well
known for increasing the level of HDL (high density lipoprotein) in our
bodies, which in turn is thought to reduce the incidence of heart
disease. This fruit also contains pectin, which helps regulate our blood
sugar.

Unlike a lot of berry sized fruits, kept in its husk, the ground cherry should stay fresh for several weeks.